Café racers are quintessential bikes capable of satisfying all riders with a more thoughtful soul. Choosing the best modern retro motorcycles, though, is ultimately down to you. From small entry-levels to highly performing models, there are plenty of options to satisfy all budgets and needs.

But, for our money, the best compromise, best all-rounder, best value and definitively best retro of them all is the classic Bonneville which is available in 900cc T100 form and larger, slightly better equipped, 1200cc T120 trim (from £10,600).

Modern classics, retro revivals. There is a whole segment of motorcycles these days that look to the past for inspiration. These are some of our favorites.

Retro motorcycles honor long motorcycling history by combining modern-day engineering with a traditional, vintage design. They evoke a certain sense of nostalgia, which is at an all-time high...

From the iconic Triumph Bonneville to the value-for-money Bullit Spirit, Bikesure assesses the best retro motorbikes on the market. Looking for a retro motorbike to suit your riding style? The Bikesure team assesses some of the best modern classic models to buy in 2022.

Honda Rebel. View in gallery. Cheap Date: Your basic budget low-rider complete with that fine Honda engineering. The land speed record is in no danger from the Rebel, but it’s still a fun little pony to whet your appetite for bigger and better things. A unique commuter bike, it turns heads and can become a beater when you upgrade. Purchase: $4,499.

Whatever the reason, retro motorcycles provide the best possible way to relive the past. Read on for eight of the best retro bikes available today. 8 Honda Rebel. Via motorcycle.honda.ca. Honda Rebel has always been one of the best cruiser motorcycles money can buy.

On top of granting access to a community of other like-minded vintage motorcycle owners and enthusiasts, classic bike investment also plays an important role in the preservation of these machines — something you get to take part in firsthand when buying and selling investment-grade two-wheelers.